Fans at Thursday's non-league battle between the Creston Panthers (Creston, IA) and the host Exira-EHK Spartans (Elk Horn, IA), saw Creston's soccer squad prevail over Exira-EHK by a count of 5-1.

The Panthers (3-6) will now prepare for their battle against Harlan (Harlan, IA). The Cyclones enter the Hawkeye 10 battle with a 2-2 record. In their last battle, Harlan tipped Kuemper (Carroll, IA), 6-1, in a league battle.

Next up, the Spartans battle the Lewis Central Titans (Council Bluffs, IA) in a non-league battle, on Monday, April 21. Exira-EHK will attempt to upgrade on its 0-5 season record. The Titans enter the battle with a 4-2 record after their 6-0 non-league win over Sioux City East (Sioux City, IA).